Lata Mangeshkar

Producer Singer

Lata Mangeshkar Profile

born September 28, 1929

Spouse None

Parents Shevanti Mangeshkar , Deenanath Mangeshkar

Zodiac Libra

Height 5 feet 6 inches

Biography

The nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar, widely known as Lata didi, is a playback singer and an occasional music composer. Her singing career is the most interesting one as it spans seven decades

The nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar, widely known as Lata didi, is a playback singer and an occasional music composer. Her singing career is the most interesting one as it spans seven decades. She has recorded thousands of songs for Hindi films, and sung songs in over 36 other languages. Lata’s father Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, a classical singer and theatre actor, trained her from the age of five. Lata started her singing career in Marathi movies and even had a small stint at acting. Music director Ghulam Haider gave her a break with the song ‘Dil mera toda’ from the movie Majboor. Her first major hit was the song ‘Aayega aanewala’ from Mahal. Thereafter, Lata went on to sing for all the top notch music directors in the industry and her songs became popular across India. With her strong classical base and her flawless Hindi and Urdu diction, she became a singing star. Amongst her many hit films are Baiju Bawra, Amar, Mother India, Barsaat, Aah, Shree 420, Madhumati, Devdas et al. She received innumerable awards, so many that she withdrew her name from film award nominations. She is also the recipient of the Bharat Ratna. Her siblings are Hridaynath, Usha and Meena Mangeshkar as well as Asha Bhosle.

Lata Mangeshkar Movies and Filmography

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From Rishi Kapoor denying Amitabh Bachchan his first Best Actor award to Sanjay Dutt almost bashing Rajesh Khanna on set – Bollywood's best kept secrets that will make you go hawww

There are some well-kept secrets of the industry that have been closely guarded till date, but we've managed to lay our hands on a few such alleged ones today involving the likes of Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Rajesh Khanna, Tina Munim, Neetu Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar, Bhupen Hazzarika, Shekhar Kapur, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and Preity Zinta

BollywoodLife 2021-07-11 06:46:21

Entertainment News

Indian Idol 12: Asha Bhosle perfectly imitates Lata Mangeshkar as she narrates a hilarious story around ‘Aaja Aaja Tu Hai Pyaar Mera’ song – watch video

After Nihal Tauro's rendition of 'Aaja Aaja Tu Hai Pyaar Mera', Asha narrated a hilarious story around the song. Watch the video to know more.

BollywoodLife 2021-07-09 06:03:51

Videos

From Pyaar Hua Ikrar Hua to Kate Nahin Kat Te: Bollywood's iconic rain songs that will motivate you to make the most of the weather

Rains make everyone happy and what can be a better way of expressing your feelings than listening to soulful melodies? Here is a list of Bollywood rain romantic songs that will make you fall in love with it all over again.

Janhvi Sharma 2021-07-09 04:30:03

News and Gossip

RIP Dilip Kumar: Amul pays a ‘classic’ tribute to the legendary actor; calls him 'har andaz ka leader' for his many iconic characters

The text on the post was related to his iconic films Vidhaata, Ganga Jamuna, Aadmi. It will surely bring a smile on your face.

BollywoodLife 2021-07-08 05:39:46

Videos

Watch: After Janhvi Kapoor now Shanaya Kapoor learns Kathak; impresses with her performance on Thare Rahiyo

Shanaya Kapoor recently took to her Instagram to share a video of her performing Kathak with her dance teacher on Lata Mangeshkar's 'Thare Rahiyo' from 'Pakeezah' film (1972).

Janhvi Sharma 2021-07-05 06:39:04

Entertainment News

Indian Idol 12: ‘Inhone Lata Mangeshkar ji yaad dila di,’ says Javed Akhtar on Arunita Kanjilal’s soulful rendition of ‘Tere Liye’ – watch video

In a new promo, Arunita Kanjilal can be seen singing 'Tere Liye' from Veer Zaara. She was super-impressive and got a huge compliment from Javed Akhtar.

BollywoodLife 2021-06-22 09:20:23

Entertainment News

Indian Idol 12: Arunita Kanjilal and Sayli Kamble’s Mann Kyun Behka duet makes Manoj Muntashir compare them with Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle – watch video

Anu Malik and Manoj Muntashir seemed very impressed with Arunita Kanjilal and Sayli Kamble's performance. Watch the video to know they reacted.

BollywoodLife 2021-05-27 08:46:04

Entertainment News

Newlywed Sugandha Mishra mimics Lata Mangeshkar, and it has an Asha Bhosle connection

Sugandha Mishra's mimicry is on point. She is looking cute in her shaadi clothes. It seems the video was taken on the day she got married.

BollywoodLife 2021-05-13 07:28:29

News and Gossip

Indian Idol 12: Himesh Reshammiya promises to release a duet by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar that has never seen the light of day

On the next episode of Indian Idol season 12, contestant Anjali Gaikwad renders a glorious performance on three of Kishore Kumar's iconic songs, after which judge Himesh Reshammiya recalls a unknown, unheard bit of trivia around both Kishoreda and Lata Mangeshkar

Russel D'Silva 2021-05-07 10:19:43

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From Amitabh Bachchan to Lucky Ali and Divyanka Tripathi — 9 celebs who became victims of death hoaxes

Recently we saw celebs like Arvind Trivedi and Lucky Ali became the victims of death hoaxes. Thanks to Sunil Lahri and Nafisa Ali, who quashed these rumours through their social media posts.

BollywoodLife 2021-05-06 10:49:23

Lata Mangeshkar Pictures and Photo Galleries

Lata Mangeshkar Videos

Video Of The Week: On Lata Mangeskar's 90th birthday, here's a video of her Live performance